Dedication

This book is for my loving and supportive parents. For my dad, who first took me backpacking and inspired my lifelong passion for the outdoors. And to my mom, who packed us frozen Cokes for the car and relished hearing stories of our adventures. It’s also for Eric, who allows me the freedom to roam but inspires me to return.

And it would be remiss to not dedicate this book largely to John Muir himself, whose vision, passion, and conservation efforts made these hikes possible.